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Annual Report Fiscal Year 2014 July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 Adoption Child’s Way® Pediatric Specialty Hospital Table of Contents The Year in Review 1 2013-2014 Board of Directors 2-3 Adoption Program 4-5 Child’s Way® 6-7 The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center Pediatric Specialty Hospital 8-9 is an independent, non-profit licensed organization whose purpose is to promote the health and well-being of infants and children through services which establish and strengthen the family. Volunteering 10-11 ® Our three programs: Adoption, Child’s Way , and the Pediatric Specialty Financial Highlights 12-13 Hospital, along with our Lemieux Family Center, work independently and collaboratively to accomplish our mission. Donor Listing 14-19 Our Mission Dear Friends, We are grateful for the opportunity this Annual Report gives us to reflect on all of the accomplishments of The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center in Fiscal Year 2014. The three programs of The Children’s Home continue to thrive and grow in order to provide the highest standard of care to children and families throughout the greater Pittsburgh region and beyond. Every day we are motivated by the courage and determination of the children and families who come through our doors. It is this motivation that keeps us true to our mission: to promote the health and well-being of infants and children through services which establish and strengthen the family. The founding program, Adoption, continues to serve the community with comprehensive infant placement, search program services, and counseling to all individuals involved in the adoption process, as well as working with older children as an affiliate of the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN). Through all of these services, the Adoption Program served more than 400 peopleWelcome last year, including placingLetter 18 infants with adoptive families. Child’s Way® is in its 16th year of operation and has served 368 children since opening in 1998. As always, Child’s Way is abuzz with activity. This year the children and staff kept busy by enjoying the new playground equipment, winning medals in the Child’s Way Olympics, and serenading the audience at the Holiday pageant. It is a gift to watch each child change and grow to their fullest potential, and we are proud to be able to serve children with this unique program until their 21st birthday. This year the Pediatric Specialty Hospital celebrated its 30th anniversary. The Pediatric Specialty Hospital remains an unduplicated healthcare service in Western Pennsylvania, and as such we have seen a consistent rise in the number of patients being served, with admissions increasing by 50% during the last two years. In its history, the Pediatric Specialty Hospital has served more than 4,600 infants and children. Without the drive and dedication of The Children’s Home staff, its programs would not be where they are today. Among the many talented and hardworking individuals at The Children’s Home, we are proud to share that two staff members - Erin Colvin, Clinical Director, and Kim Phillips, Chief Financial Officer - were recently recognized with community awards for their dedication and leadership. The Children’s Home applauds Erin and Kim for their achievements, and is proud of each and every staff member for dedicating their talents to improving the lives of infants, children and families in the Pittsburgh region. We would like to close by recognizing and thanking YOU, our community supporters, advocates, volunteers, and donors. It was because of concerned community members that The Children’s Home was founded as an orphanage more than 120 years ago. It is because of you that we can continue to serve infants, children, and families through the three programs of The Children’s Home today. Maintaining this commitment to the community is a proud part of our history and at the core of our philosophy, but we can only continue to follow this mission with your continued support. Sincerely Yours, Pamela R. Schanwald, R.N., M.H.S.A. Julie I. Kline Chief Executive Officer President, Board of Directors 1 The Children’s Home 2014 Annual Report The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh 2013 – 2014 Board of Directors My twins were born 10 weeks early and needed extended care prior to Julie I. Kline – President coming home. When they were ready for transfer from the NICU at Magee-Womens Hospital, the home-like atmosphere and the personal attention Theresa L. Heck – Vice-President of the nurses and staff at The Children’s Home were such a gift. I had never taken Marvin S. Yu – Secretary care of infants, let alone 3lb. babies with oxygen and other monitoring devices, Alissa A. Meade – Treasurer but they helped my husband, my parents and of course me feel comfortable “ caring for such fragile babies. I was so grateful that after a scary first few months Amy Bass of parenthood, we were able to have such good experiences as a new family at The Children’s Home. We were well prepared to be capable parents when we Eric Boughner left. The Children’s Home is such special place that when I was approached to be David H. Cook on the Board, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. I am so happy to be able to give back Ranny Ferguson to an organization that helped my family so much.” David Friedland, M.D. Mark A. Ganung - Emily Landerman Goldberg, The Children’s Home Board of Directors Emily Landerman Goldberg Diane Hupp, R.N., M.S.N. Sandra Hawkins Miller Corey O’Connor ” Jason Ott Barbara K. Ross Fred Sherman, M.D. Luke E. Sossi Gwynn W. Wardwell Geil Wesley Williams Courtney Gordon Wissinger I was introduced to The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh and the very capable Allison Howard Yeske staff at Child’s Way during a critical time in my daughter’s illness. They swiftly Courtney Yofan took us under their wings and lovingly cared for our sweet pea Natalie until her final days. Having Child’s Way relieved some of the worry and burden Barbara E. Zawadzki, M.D. of caring for a medically fragile child, enabling me to return to work with a calmer mind. The Children’s Home was a blessing that came into my life right Honorary Board “ when I needed it, so the decision to give back to this amazing organization Elizabeth Hobbs was very easy. I have proudly been a board member since 2006. Elin C. Roddey - Allison Howard Yeske, The Children’s Home Board of Directors Henry Smith 3 The” Children’s Home 2014 Annual Report Adoption Program Adoption Program By the numbers More than 7,000 infants have been placed with adoptive families in the At The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, adoption is viewed as a lifetime experience. 120 year history of the Adoption Program Thus, the Adoption Program provides a wide-range of services to individuals involved with adoption at any point in the process – from options counseling and family studies In Fiscal Year 2014: to post-placement counseling and search program services, and every step in between. The Adoption Program was founded to provide infant adoption services, and • 18 infants placed with adoptive families has continued with that mission for more than 120 years. As a result of this dedication, • 117 prospective adoptive parents educated about the adoption process more than 7,000 infants and young children have been placed in permanent, loving homes as a result of the Adoption Program. • 65 individuals (adoptees and birthparents) provided with search-related services for information about their birthparent or child or the opportunity to meet More recently, the Adoption Program began working with older children in the their birthparent or child Pennsylvania foster care system and families pursuing adoption through the foster care system through a contract with the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network • 87 birthparents received professional counseling and support (SWAN). In addition to these services, the Adoption Program also continues to offer • 37 adoptive families participated in post adoption support group activities private transitional care services, birthparent and adoptive parent counseling, infertility counseling, and education and outreach to members of the community. • 41 children received child preparation services to prepare them for and ultimately achieve permanency • 68 child profiles written to help children understand their family history At 3 months old, Rebecca was adopted through The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh. Shortly after her 23rd birthday, Rebecca reconnected with The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh to begin her search for her birthparents. With the help and expertise of the Adoption Program staff, Rebecca was reunited with her birthfather and his family. Since this initial reunion in 2012, Rebecca, her adoptive family, and her birthfather’s family have continued to develop their relationships, celebrating holidays and special occasions together, as well as just spending time getting to know each other. Guided by the supportive staff of the “ Adoption Program, Rebecca was able to establish a lifelong connection with her birthfather. In Rebecca’s words: “…We met for the first time at The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh … I will never forget the feeling of him walking through the door and the first hug that lasted about 15 minutes. Neither of us wanted to let go. I finally got to hear bits and pieces of how I came to be… I knew from the beginning this was going to be a great experience.” Rebecca’s Story and Testimonial 5 The Children’s Home 2014 Annual” Report ® Child’s Way Child’s Way By the numbers Child’s Way has served 368 children and their families since opening in 1998 As a Pediatric Extended Care Center (PECC), Child’s Way® offers an alternative or supplement to in-home nursing and therapy care for medically fragile children ages In Fiscal Year 2014: birth to twenty-one.